US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6122ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6122 ML-A 15AZFA #13 ZITZ giwA Runout
6122 ML-B 15BZFA #13 ZITZ giwB Runout
6122 MLAA Label
6122 MLBB Label
Vinyl pressings
Captured
by Rockwell 路 1985
24 pressings17 countriesElectroSynth-popFunkElectronic
Captured was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Captured
23 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6122ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo 路 SRPCW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6122ML-A 15AZFA glwRunout A
6122ML-B-15BZFA giwRunout B
6122 MLALabel A
6122 MLBLabel B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6122ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6122 MLAA Side Label
6122 MLBB Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6122 ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo 路 SRPCW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6122ML-A 15A ZFA 饾摍饾摱A Side Runout
6122ML-B 15A ZFA 饾摍饾摱B Side Runout
6122MLAA Side Label
6122MLBB Side Label
Greece
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 45023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
45023 螒' FRunout side 1, etched
45023 B' FRunout side 2, etched
Mexico
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOW*72
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Motown TLP-60141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 6122-MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Motown 104.8327First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Motown 104.8327First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M 6122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZL72339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Motown VIL-6158First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Motown VIL-6158First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo 路 Promo |
| 1985 | Peru | Motown 0244.720131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Motown 6122 MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Motown 06122 MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5480First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Korea | Motown SEL-RM614First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown SPLI-60171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label B-2146LP, Album, White Label, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, White Label, Promo 路 Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Peeping Tom4:31
- A2He's A Cobra4:32
- A3T.V. Psychology4:10
- A4We Live In A Jungle3:47
- B1Captured (By An Evil Mind)5:21
- B2Don't It Make You Cry5:20
- B3Tokyo5:32
- B4Costa Rica4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Captured are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Captured are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Captured first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Greece, Mexico, Argentina and more. One of them is Motown 6122ML.
How do I tell if my copy of Captured is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6122ML, 6122 ML, 45023, MOW*72) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6122 ML-A 15AZFA #13 ZITZ giw and 6122 ML-B 15BZFA #13 ZITZ giw. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Captured on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
